The Babe Ruth Story(1948)
The incredible life... the spectacular thrills... the fabulous times of America's best-loved hero.......
The Babe Ruth Story Synopsis
The baseball player goes from wayward youth to Boston Red Sox pitcher to New York Yankees home-run hero.
The Babe Ruth Story (1948) is a drama film directed by Roy Del Ruth, released on September 16, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars William Bendix, Claire Trevor, Charles Bickford and Sam Levene. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Del Ruth
- Writers:
- George Callahan, Bob Considine, Bob Considine
- Producers:
- Roy Del Ruth
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Tannura
- Composer:
- Edward Ward
- Production:
- Roy Del Ruth Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Babe Ruth Story (1948) Trailer
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The Babe Ruth Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
William Bendix
as George Herman 'Babe' Ruth
Claire Trevor
as Claire Hodgson Ruth
Charles Bickford
as Brother Matthias
Sam Levene
as Phil Conrad
William Frawley
as Jack Dunn
Gertrude Niesen
as Nightclub Singer
- Fred Lightner
Fred Lightner
as Miller Huggins
Stanley Clements
as Western Union Boy
Robert Ellis
as Babe Ruth as a Boy (as Bobby Ellis)
Lloyd Gough
as Gambler Dalton
Matt Briggs
as Colonel Jacob Ruppert
Paul Cavanagh
as Dr. Menzies
Key crew
Directed by Roy Del Ruth, written by George Callahan, Bob Considine and Bob Considine, produced by Roy Del Ruth.
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The Babe Ruth Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 8 ratings.
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The Babe Ruth Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Babe Ruth Story online?
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The Babe Ruth Story (1948) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Babe Ruth Story?
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The main cast of The Babe Ruth Story (1948) includes William Bendix, Claire Trevor, Charles Bickford, Sam Levene and William Frawley. The film was directed by Roy Del Ruth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Babe Ruth Story released?
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The Babe Ruth Story was released on September 16, 1948 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The Babe Ruth Story worth watching?
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The Babe Ruth Story (1948) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Babe Ruth Story?
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Yes. The official The Babe Ruth Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.